Now Rep Wants More Money From Streamers
On Monday we reported on U.S. Representative Ted Deutch's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee to push the American Music Fairness Act which would require radio stations to pay artists to air their music. He's now going after the streaming companies.
New Ways To Be Local
(By Randy Lane) Last fall we wrote about the rising appeal of local content. The Jacobs Media Tech Survey revealed that local content’s appeal was increasing before Covid and continues to grow in 2021.
Clear Adds Seven
Syndication Network Clear Media CEO Gary Spurgeon says it's been a banner month for the one-year old network. Seven new affiliates have been added to their network. They are KDUN-AM, WBLE-FM, WGTN-AM & FM, KEKR-AM & FM, and WTYJ-FM.
Toucher & Rich Out of The Gate With Four Stations
Beasley's Toucher & Rich morning show, based out of 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, debuted on four Townsquare stations Monday. It was only last week that the show went into syndication.
Bulls Sign Extension With Audacy Chicago
Audacy and the Chicago Bulls have announced a multi-year contract extension. As part of the agreement, 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will continue to be the flagship station of the Bulls.
Talent Institute Returns in 2022
The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced dates for the return of the National Radio Talent System’s Institutes. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the national system will return to college campuses for the 10-day broadcasting curriculum. Up first, Boone, NC.
Indeed Stays On Top
After working its way back to number one last week; Indeed is holding on at the top of the Media Monitors list this week. Indeed aired more than 59,000 commercials on radio stations across the country.
Bob & Tom OK Long-Term Deal With Cumulus
Indianapolis based The Bob & Tom show and Cumulus Media have inked a new agreement to continue to carry the show on 18 of the company's radio stations. The renewal extends a partnership of over 20 years.
Digital Ad Buy Zoom
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and Reset Digital will be taking a look at a digital ad buy campaign in a Zoom meeting today. The meeting is set for 12N ET today and will be led by Reset Digital CEO Charles Cantu.
Audacy Stays With Bloomberg Radio
Audacy and Bloomberg have renewed their agreement to deliver Bloomberg Radio business and consumer news programming. The agreement covers the majority of Audacy’s 26 all-news and news talk stations.
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